IDP.Generic is a heuristic detection often reported by Avast and AVG. It does not name one exact malware family. It means the antivirus saw behavior, packing, file reputation, or script activity that deserves verification.
What does IDP.Generic mean?
IDP is commonly associated with identity-protection and behavior-monitoring detections. Generic means the alert is broad rather than tied to one named Trojan. It can be a real threat, but it can also be a false positive for games, developer tools, scripts, or newly compiled software.
False positive or real malware?
| False positive is more plausible | Higher risk |
| Official source and valid signature | Crack, keygen, torrent, mod, or unknown installer |
| Known app and stable path | Temp, AppData, Startup, or random folder |
| Does not return after update/rescan | Returns after quarantine or reboot |
What to do
- Open Avast/AVG protection history and copy the full detected path.
- Keep the file quarantined until verified.
- Check source, digital signature, and install date.
- Remove suspicious startup entries, scheduled tasks, and recently installed apps.
- Update Avast/AVG definitions and run a full scan.
FAQ
Should I allow IDP.Generic?
Only after verifying source, signature, path, and vendor reputation. Do not allow unknown downloads.
Why does it keep coming back?
A scheduled task, startup item, service, or parent installer may be restoring the file.
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